Let's Make Authentic Ghana GUINEA FOWL PEANUT BUTTER SOUP, || Groundnut Soup Recipe

guinea fowl

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is more widely available and affordable.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar creaminess with less saturated fat.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add tomato paste and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Incorporate the guinea fowl pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer until the guinea fowl is tender, about 30-40 minutes

Remove the guinea fowl and shred the meat, discarding the bones

Return the shredded meat to the pot

Stir in peanut butter until well combined

Add diced green bell pepper, eggplant, cassava, and plantain; simmer for an additional 10 minutes

Season with salt to taste

Finish with lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro before serving

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